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'Good news...We're moving you to a bigger desk!'

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

In/Out/These Things Happen.

'I'll be late for dinner, dear, I'm up to my neck in paperwork.'

Quality Control

"Maybe you should go make sure we're in the right line."

All of our representatives are busy right now. Stay on the line and someone will be with you in a few miles.

"I've given up on the novel. There's more money in writing inspirational memes."

Innovation tray covered in ivy.

"Do you think we should look again at who we invite to these meetings?"

InIn by-products.

'I think it has reached critical mass.'

In, Out, Complain.

Desk trays: The Good - The Bad - The Ugly

'IN--IGNORE--OUT'

'Yes, your papers seem to have lots of citations, but I've checked: They're all self-citations...'

"I just want to go home, crawl into bed, and do some more work."

Examiners.

'Sometimes I wonder what I's do without you!'

Cat and INOUT boxes.

Boxes marked 'In', 'Out' and 'How did this end up on my desk?'

"Have you ever had one of those days when it would have been easier just to do some work?"

"Have you consider the possibility that I don't want the paper?"

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Colin didn't really need a pocket-calculator...he already knew how many pockets he had!

"The boss is really pushing me to finish up before Thanksgiving."

Desk boxes - sublimeridiculous.

Fred began to understand why this kit house was so cheap.

"What should I say this is about?"

'We'll have a bed for you in a couple of days.'

'Not only am I a frequent flyer, I'm a frequent waiter.'

"To give him credit...normally I think these staff 'consultations' are a complete waste of time...but he's been in his office all morning working on our ideas."